Tony Hawk | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Episode Description
Gnarly injuries, a life-changing video game, and Police Academy 4 with Tony Hawk.
*Note: this interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike took effect.
On Cadence13’s Fly on the Wall, Saturday Night Live stars Dana Carvey and David Spade take listeners behind the scenes and reminisce about their favorite SNL moments, memories, and sketches with special guests.
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Brief Summary
Tony Hawk discusses his skateboarding career, injuries, and experiences in entertainment with David Spade and Dana Carvey.
Key points
- The Age Debate. A discussion on the unfair treatment of women's ages in media compared to men's.
- Tony Hawk's Wild Ride. Tony Hawk shares his experiences with skateboarding and injuries, including a serious leg break.
- Skateboarding Culture. Tony Hawk reflects on his journey in skateboarding and the culture surrounding it.
- Skateboarding Resurgence. Tony discusses the resurgence of skateboarding in the mid-80s and how it impacted his career.
- The Impact of Bullying. Tony reflects on how bullying influenced his determination and success in skateboarding.
- The Video Game Revolution. Tony Hawk explains how a successful video game changed his life and the perception of skateboarding.
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Episode highlights
- The Age DebateA discussion on the unfair treatment of women's ages in media compared to men's.“Why does that matter?”4:50Aug 23, 2023
- Tony Hawk's Wild RideTony Hawk shares his experiences with skateboarding and injuries, including a serious leg break.“I broke my leg and I knew that full well.”9:45Aug 23, 2023
- Skateboarding CultureTony Hawk reflects on his journey in skateboarding and the culture surrounding it.“Skateboarding is a culture too.”14:26Aug 23, 2023
- Skateboarding ResurgenceTony discusses the resurgence of skateboarding in the mid-80s and how it impacted his career.“Suddenly skateboarding kind of came around again.”22:36Aug 23, 2023
- The Impact of BullyingTony reflects on how bullying influenced his determination and success in skateboarding.“Tony Hawk became brilliant because of bullies.”31:52Aug 23, 2023
- The Video Game RevolutionTony Hawk explains how a successful video game changed his life and the perception of skateboarding.“I can tell you I credit a lot of that for a successful video game.”33:11Aug 23, 2023
- Landing the 900After years of attempts, the skater finally lands the legendary 900 trick.“This is the closest I've ever gotten.”40:38Aug 23, 2023
- Skateboarding InjuriesA humorous recount of childhood injuries and the risks of skating.“We had 23 ER visits between the two sons.”55:31Aug 23, 2023
Tension
45/ 100Some tension
